People's Postcode Lottery

People's Postcode Lottery launched as a pilot in the North of England in 2005. It then launched in Scotland in 2008, before rolling out across Great Britain in 2010. Players of People’s Postcode Lottery support a variety of local, national and international charities. So far players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £263 Million for charities, with a minimum of 32% from each subscription going to good causes.

Prizes

Postcode Lottery format

The postcode is the basis of the lottery number. Players sign up and pay £10 for 10 draws, paid monthly in advance.

With 10 draws each month there are prizes to be won every single day of the week with People’s Postcode Lottery. As well as two Street Prizes each week, players also have the chance to win a share of £3 Million each month in Postcode Millions.

Each subscription costs £10, paid monthly in advance and there are guaranteed winners every single day. We have thousands of winners every week. As of January 2018, a minimum of 32% from each subscription goes to good causes. Our players have raised more than £263 Million for charities.

Raising funds for good causes

People’s Postcode Lottery exists to raise funds for people and planet and increase awareness of the needs of good causes across Great Britain and Internationally. People's Postcode Lottery manages multiple society lotteries promoted by different charities. Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £263 Million for charities and good causes. Read more about the charities supported by our players.

People's Postcode Lottery trusts

Charity Gala 2018 video

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassadors

Fiona PhillipsTV presenter and journalist

“I am so proud to be a part of the Lottery team. As the world’s third largest private charitable donor, People’s Postcode Lottery is making a real difference to communities across Great Britain, and internationally, and that’s down to the fantastic players, the incredible network of supported charities and the hard work of the team behind the Lottery.”

Judie McCourtStreet Prize Ambassador

“I have been presenting lucky players with their winning cheques since the Lottery launched more than 10 years ago. With charities at the heart of all that we do, I spend a lot of my time learning about and visiting the good causes our wonderful players support.”

Danyl JohnsonStreet Prize Ambassador

“I love surprising our lucky winners with their cheques and it’s so exciting to hear how our players will spend their winnings. Our players regularly tell me they sign up so that they can support good causes. Everyone is a winner.”

Matt JohnsonStreet Prize Ambassador

“Going out and meeting our winners, meeting our supported good causes and seeing the work that players of People’s Postcode Lottery are supporting, is a fantastic experience and I’m so happy to be a part of it.”

Jeff Brazier Street Prize Ambassador

“I’m so proud to be a part of People’s Postcode Lottery’s team and I’m really looking forward to meeting lots more winners and finding out all about how players’ support is making a real difference in so many communities.”

People’s Postcode Lottery - the trading name of Postcode Lottery Ltd - is an external lottery manager which manages the lottery on behalf of 38 promoting societies, which are all registered charities.

It is regulated by the Gambling Commission under licences 000-000829-N-102511 and Number: 000-000829-R-102513. Click here further information, and to read the rules in full.

Responsible Play

The Lottery wants to provide players and consumers with clear information so that they make an informed decision to play in our lotteries. The lottery also prevents participation by minors, and commits to responsible marketing activities and compliance with advertising codes.

Managing Directors of People's Postcode Lottery

People’s Postcode Lottery is led by Country Director Annemiek Hoogenboom and Managing Directors Jo Bucci and Lorna Menzies.

People's Postcode Lottery is situated in the heart of Scotland's capital, at 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh. Our team is just under 300 members strong, bringing together our players and the 4,000 good causes they support.